Teamwork takes tidy approach to Moston clean-up

More than 70 officers from 11 different organisations joined forces to tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental crime during the Moston Beatsweep.

Police officers and neighbourhood wardens carried out high-visibility joint patrols throughout Moston and New Moston. They made four arrests and carried out further enquiries on known offenders in the area.

The crime prevention van was parked at Parkfield Dance Centre in New Moston and staff gave advice to residents on home security and personal safety and also gave away free light timers, personal alarms and door chains.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service leafleted 300 properties in New Moston to highlight the importance of having a smoke alarm and encourage residents to bring in their bins after collection day.

Street environment officers are investigating a number of issues raised by residents including two cases of fly-posting and graffiti and damage to Carters Field.

Police and community support officers joined patrols with the Northwards Housing team to check on tenancy matters including garden maintenance and property repairs and to provide reassurance to tenants who had reported anti social behaviour in the area.

Adactus Housing Association visited 8 properties and is taking enforcement action against three tenants.

Manchester City Council's deputy leader, Councillor Jim Battle said: "Working together with the community alongside the police and other agencies is extremely effective. But this is not just one day of action. We will be following up comments raised by residents and working with them to try to resolve the issues that affect them."

Inspector Leon Jacobs said: "I am very pleased with the hard work by everyone involved in this day of action. Beatsweeps are an effective tool to address crime and fear of crime in our communities in a positive way. We will continue to do more of this type of work and are keen to listen to residents on how we can make further improvements."

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